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JUNIOR SCHOOL

NEWSNEWS

FROM THE PRINCIPALIt’s World Cup time and there are 2 sides to the tension for followers of the team; the first is the expectations of all we thesupporters and spectators with our long held hopes and dreams for the Socceroos.

It’s World Cup time and there are 2 sides to the tension for followers of the team; the first is the expectations of all we the supporters andspectators with our long held hopes and dreams for the Socceroos; the opportunity to win through after so many years of trying to achievethe heights of a winning team.

The second is the actual performance of the team – the technical skills and culture of the team. The coaches and captain have beenworking extremely hard over the past few years with this one World Cup event as their target. They are expecting the very best too.

People associated with most organisations can relate to these two themes – one of aspiration and dreams for the best; the other aquestion of competence, skill and performance. Here at the College we understand the complexities that modern life holds for youngpeople. We want to constantly encourage our students to achieve the very best and so do you as parents.

As the term comes to a close next week we can congratulate many students across the College for their academic performances; for theirsporting and creative performances and encouragement certainly towards improvement in these areas for other students. It has beenpleasure to be part of the Athletics season, with perhaps the standout performance being the Junior School CIS Cross Country teamcomprised of over 20 students competing at the highest level for all Independent schools in NSW.

Our Musical earlier in the term has been a significant highlight in the Creative Arts, and as Year 12 prepare for their trial examinationsearly in Term 3 we know that our Senior year is working hard to achieve the very best.

The Rawdon Middleton VC Sports Complex will be officially opened by the Governor of NSW, His Excellency General The HonourableDavid Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), on Wednesday 22 August at Midday and we expect a full house for this occasion. On this significantoccasion we will once again connect with members of the Hassall Family. Rawdon Middleton was related to the Hassall’s and to theexplorer Hamilton Hume after who the Hume Highway is named.

Finally, we have today invited all parents to be part of a survey about student use of electronic devices, and especially mobile phones ina review towards a better policy at the College. Please take a short time to complete the survey across the next week to assist our

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thinking. Students will also be part of their own survey next week. Thank you for your support of this project.

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faithas you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7

Mr Ross WhelanMr Ross WhelanPrincipal

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FROM THE DEPUTY HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL - PEOPLE & PRACTICEWhat does success look like for your child?

Tips for understanding your child’s report.

With Junior School reports going home today it is timely to reflect on how to interpret the report and how to talk about the contents withyour child in a helpful way. The reports are written as a formal document reflecting their academic progress at one point in time. It ismeasured against the expectations of learning outlined in the curriculum for their age. All children are on a learning journey and aremaking their way through a continuum of learning, making progress from year to year. Your child may be at different points on thecontinuum for each subject because everyone has varying areas of strength and areas for further development.

We are all unique and bring a different set of skills, passions and areas of interest into the world. I encourage you to celebrate your child’sareas of strength and to recognise where you child has made good progress or has demonstrated good effort towards learning. You buildup your child’s self-esteem through their strengths, rather than emphasising their areas for further development.

One area that can cause confusion is the A to E scale of overall achievement. The A to E scale represents achievement in line with thecurriculum expectations for your child’s year group. The C grade is a good outcome. That means you child is meeting the expectationsfor learning in that subject area. Since every child is on their own learning journey, it is normal for students to have different areas in whichthey are working towards, at or above the expected level. No two people in the world are exactly the same!

As you read through the report here are some helpful tips and points to keep in mind:

A grade - Extensive

B grade – Thorough understanding

C grade – Sound understanding

D grade – Basic

E grade – Elementary

The student portfolios contain a collection of student work which will be helpful in understanding and interpreting the report.Take note of your child’s strengths and celebrate them together. Look at the areas of development and for any specific comments regarding next steps.Focus on and reward the effort- - this is an important part of the report that tells you if they are working to their potential.Be realistic of what your child will achieve.Avoid linking rewards to academic progress. This could set them up to fail. We want intrinsic – not learning for prize.Avoid comparisons in the family or across the grade. Learning is a continuum and children do make progress year after year.Remember at the same age different children can be at different places on the learning journey.Avoid jumping to conclusions. Use the portfolio for evidence and if in doubt ask to meet with teacher.

Sandy WheelerSandy Wheeler

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Deputy Head of Junior School - People & Practice

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FROM THE COLLEGE CHAPLAINComputer games are fun! And God wants me to enjoy life. So the more I play, the more fun I will have, right?

At least that is the thinking of some young people. The problem is you can have too much of a good thing.

You can see this if you apply the same logic to another situation. For example, chocolate tastes good and God made all things, but themore chocolate I eat the more unhealthy I become.

The key is self-control, as the wise King Solomon said;

Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control - Proverbs 25:28

Solomon should know because the book of Ecclesiastes records his journey to deny himself nothing in his search for meaning. In the end,he realised that the only thing that could satisfy him was his Creator.

He has created us with a great need to be satisfied, and research would agree with this. Simply put we have basic psychological needsfor competence competence (a feeling of mastery and growth), autonomyautonomy (that sense that there are many interesting opportunities from which tochoose), and relationshiprelationship (a feeling that “I matter” to others, and they matter to me).

Games can seem to fulfill these needs, especially games like 'Fortnite' or 'PUBG', but not if we spend too much time playing them. In fact,the opposite is the case.

In their book, 'Glued to Games: How Video Games Draw Us In and Hold Us Spellbound ', Scott Rigby and Richard Ryan, ask five helpfulquestions to ask people who may need to exercise self-control when it comes to gaming because they are 'over-involved' in gaming.

1) Do you have a big “satisfaction gap?” When you think about how needs are satisfied in your “real life” versus games, do games comeout way ahead? Over-involvement in games goes hand-in-hand with feeling a lack of basic need for competence, autonomy, andrelatedness in other areas of life, such as school and social relationships. If our basic needs aren't being satisfied by life, there may be atendency to be over-involved in games.

2) Are Games “crowding out" other commitments? Do you miss deadlines at school because of gaming? Do you often choose to gamerather than spend time with friends or family?

3) Are you feeling personal pressure, guilt or shame around your gaming? It may sound like a funny thing to say that some gamers feelthey “pressure” themselves into gaming, but it happens. There is a feeling that games are something you’re compelled to do, even if youdon’t particularly enjoy or want to play at that moment. You may feel a sense of guilt or shame about firing up another game, but do soanyway. If this feels like a common experience for you, it is a sign that you are over-involved in gaming.

4) Are you playing four or more hours a day? A simple rule of thumb is how much time you spend on average every week playing videogames. Research suggests that over 25 hours a week, there is a direct association with negative feelings or decreased well-being. So asone quick check: How much time on average are you spending gaming each week?

5) Is gaming isolating you from important people in your life? While you are running around virtual worlds, perhaps in the company ofdozens of other online friends, slaying dragons and completing missions, it is sometimes hard to remember that you are leaving the 'real'

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world — and often the loved ones that are under your own roof — alone and isolated from you. If you are immersed in a fantasy world,you aren’t in the real one.

The good news is that our God is in the real world, He knows us and He is the only one who can truly satisfy us and He gives us theresources we need to be self-controlled.

Stuart TyeStuart TyeChaplain

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FROM MRS ROSS AND MRS HARRISResults of the Junior School Art Competition

The Junior School, Art Competition was held earlier this year.

The entries certainly showed a tremendous amount of talent and an obvious love of art.

The award recipients are as follows:The award recipients are as follows:

Early Stage 1Early Stage 1First Place: Olivia Tieu (Prep Blue)Second Place: Mihajlo Trifunovic (KP)Third Place: Milania D'Amico (Prep Red)Highly Commended: Elijah Farah (Prep Blue)

Stage 1Stage 1First Place: Lachlan Slattery (2W)Second Place: Jonas D'Emanuele (2R)Third Place: Elijah White (2H)Highly Commended: Aleksandar Milanovic (2D)

The teachers who judged this competition had a very difficult job because of the high standard of entries. Mrs Ross, who was a mainorganiser, thanks everyone who entered.

Mrs Ross & Mrs HarrisMrs Ross & Mrs Harris

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TERM 2 & 3 IMPORTANT DATESThere are lots of exciting things ahead!

Term 2 Term 2

Monday 25 June 2018 Term 2 Class Parent Meeting & LunchThursday 28 June 2018 Year 11 Parent Teacher Night Friday 29 June 2018 Last Day of Term 2Last Day of Term 2

Term 3Term 3

Monday Monday 2323 July 2018 July 2018 TermTerm 3 Commences 3 Commences Thursday 26 July 2018 Yrs 7 & 10 Parent Teacher & Yr 11 Information NightWednesday 1 August 2018 Yr 8 & 9 Parent Teacher Night & Yr 9 Information NightWednesday 8 August 2018 SMBC Hot Topics - Living With AnxietyThursday 9 August 2018 Junior School Parent Teacher NightWednesday 22 August 2018 Rawdon Middleton VC Sports Complex Official Opening SaturdaySaturday 25 August 201825 August 2018 South West FestivalSouth West FestivalMonday 27 August 2018 Mid Term Break (Staff & Students)Wednesday 19 September 2018 SMBC Hot Topics - Rest and Sleep

Friday 28 September 2018Class of 2018 GraduationLast Day of Term 3 Last Day of Term 3

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PRINCIPAL'S AWARDSThe latest Principal's Awards.

Well done to all of the recipients.

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CONGRATULATIONS - IT'S A NEW BABY GIRL!A new baby girl to the Schrack family!

Congratulations to Mason and Kate Schrack as they welcomed a beautiful little girl, Emerson Kate Schrack, into the world on Thursday8 June. Of course big sister Afton is thrilled to have a new baby sister.

We rejoice with the family and praise God for her safe arrival. We especially wish Mum and bub well.

'Praise God from whom all blessings flow'

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CO-CURRICULARCO-CURRICULAR

VIOLIN PROGRAM PERFORM AT ASSEMBLYStudents did a great job in plucking and bowing on their violins

They had a huge crowd with parents and peers watching on.

Congratulations to the group and the fantastic work of Mr Ehab Ibrahim in preparing these students.

We look forward to many great students performing in our String Orchestra in the future.

If you are interested in applying to be part of the String Orchestra follow this link to the Application Form.

Strings Program Application.pdf

Nicholas LaneNicholas LaneActing Creative Arts Coordinator

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SPORTSPORT

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT - INFORMATION & IMPORTANT DATESTerm Three Sport Dates

Important Junior School Sport DatesImportant Junior School Sport Dates

Term ThreeTerm Three

Week 3 - Wednesday 8 August– NSW CIS Primary Girls Softball Trials (Year 5 and 6) - Blacktown International Sports Park

Week 4 - Wednesday 15 August– NSW CIS Primary Girls Cricket Trials (Year 5 and 6) - Blacktown International Sports Park

Week 4 - Friday 17 August – NASSA Junior Athletics Carnival (Year 3 - 6) - Campbelltown Athletics Stadium

Week 6 - Thursday 30 August – NASSA Junior Boys Cricket Gala Day - Onslow Oval Carnival (Year 5 and 6)

Week 8 - Thursday 13 September – NSW CIS Primary School Athletics Championships - Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Stadium

Week 9 - Wednesday 19 September – Winter IPSSO Finals Day

Week 9 - Friday 21 September – Prep Red, Prep White and Kindergarten Tabloid Carnival - College oval

Week 10 - Wednesday 26 September – Winter IPSSO Finals - Back-up date

Week 9 - Thursday 27 September – Prep Blue, Prep Purple and Year One and Year Two Tabloid Carnival - College oval

Throughout the year, there are also NSW CIS trials for some sports which do not have a Gala Day as an entry path. If your child playsrepresentative sport in Softball, AFL, Golf, Hockey or Rugby Union please see Mrs Evans to indicate your expression of interest to benominated for these sports. Students need to be in Years 5 or 6 and have represented their Association in their sport. Informationregarding CIS trials and sports available is found at; https://cis.aisnsw.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx

PE & SportPE & Sport

It is advisable that your child has a refillable drink bottle on Sport and PE days to ensure that they are able to re-hydrate after exercise. Afrozen drink is also a great idea. All children are required to wear the PE cap or College hat for sporting activities.

Sharon EvansSharon EvansP-6 Sports Coordinator

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YEAR 3 - 6 ATHLETICS CARNIVALThe Year 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival was held on Monday 18 June

The Yr 3-6 Athletics Carnival was held at the Blacktown Athletics Stadium on Monday 18 June. The students braved the cold and windyconditions to participate in a variety of track and field events.

It was great to see everyone striving to do their best and we appreciated the support of parent helpers who assisted on the day.

All the students displayed a high level of sportsmanship both on and off the track and the relay races were a great finish to the day.

A highlight of the day was watching Luke Moran clear the high jump bar at a height of 1.55m. An awesome effort!

A BIG THANK YOU A BIG THANK YOU to Mr Kaye, Mr Geering and the YEAR 10 PASS students who ran the field events.

They did a FANTASTIC job to ensure the carnival ran smoothly and efficiently.

The House competition was very close this year. Congratulations to LIDDELL, who were overall winners.

The Primary Carnival results were:The Primary Carnival results were:

1st – Liddell 2,048 points 2 nd – Carmichael 1, 977 points

3rd – Lewis 1,966 points 4 th – Wilberforce 1, 850 points

The following students were the Age Champions:The following students were the Age Champions:

AgeAge GIRLSGIRLS BOYSBOYS

8 years Ella Webster Ryder Webster

9 years Samantha Garakara Jewlius Cowley

10 years Lillian Evans-Wilkinson Luke Micallef

11 years Marley Rhodes Oliver Velnic

12 years Estella Beltran Luke Moran

Students who have qualified to represent the College at the NASSA carnival will be notified soon.

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The NASSA Junior Athletics Carnival will be held on Friday 17 August 2018.

Mrs S EvansMrs S EvansP-6 Sport Coordinator

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TALENTED ATHLETES PROGRAM - SWIMMINGTAP Swimming program held three mornings a week!

The TAP Swimming program is designed to identify talented students from Years 3 – 12 and offers an extensive training program tostudents who have represented Thomas Hassall Anglican College at the NASSA carnival level or above.

In 2018 we extended the program to include an extra day for students to train.

Days: Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the College term (except public holidays)Time: Time: 5.45am - 7.15amVenue:Venue: Whitlam Leisure Centre - 90A Memorial Avenue, LiverpoolCost:Cost: Fees will be charged per termTransport: Transport: Parents are to make their own arrangements to get children to the pool for a 5.45am start. Students will be transported by minibus to College at the conclusion of the session.

The squad-based sessions will be structured to adopt best practices and will focus on stroke development and correction, developingstrength and endurance.

Sessions will include race preparation, dives and turns.

EligibilityEligibilityThe TAP Swimming program is offered to all students who competed at the NASSA Junior or NASSA Senior Swimming Carnival. However,if there is a talented swimmer who did not attend the College Swimming Carnival they may be assessed to be part of the program.

If you would like more information about the TAP Swimming program, please contact Mrs Evans sevans@thac.nsw.edu.au

Brochures are available at the College Office.

THAC TAP Swimming 2018 v1.pdf

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2018 FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS2018 Football Programs for Junior School.

2018 Football Development Programs - Kindergarten - Year 8 (afternoon programs)2018 Football Development Programs - Kindergarten - Year 8 (afternoon programs)The College offers Football Development Programs for students in Kinder to Year 8.The year-long program caters for both boys and girls and will be conducted by our Football Director Sonny MakkoSonny Makko.The one-hour sessions are designed to improve the skill level of each individual and suited for all abilities.Students will be involved in fun activities that develop skills and promote understanding of the game.Students can enrol in more than one day if preferred. The program runs for 35 weeks. Information flyers and application forms for the 2018 football development programs are available at the College Reception. Program details:Program details:Kinder - Year 2 Program Monday 3 - 4pm - FULL - names placed on waiting listYear 3 - Year 8 Program Tuesday 3 - 4pm - POSITIONS available POSITIONS availableKinder - Year 2 Program Wednesday 3 - 4pm - FULL - names placed on waiting listYear 2 - Year 6 Program Thursday 3 - 4pm - POSITIONS available POSITIONS availableK - 6 GirlsGirls Only Program Friday 3 - 4pm - FULL - names placed on waiting list For further information, please contact Mrs Evans, P-6 Sports Coordinator and TAP Coordinator - sevans@thac.nsw.edu.au

THAC TAP Football Jnr 2018 v1.pdf

THAC TAP Football Jnr Application Form 2018 v1.pdf

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WINTER IPSSO DRAW AND COLLEGE SPORT - TERM THREE 2018Term Three Sport and Winter IPSSO Draw

The WinterWinter IPSSO competition commenced in Term Two and continues through to the end of Term Three.

Teams train every Wednesday morning 7.30 - 8.15am, Boys Soccer - 7.15 - 8.15am.

Date Wk School Game times AFL, Softball Netball Boys Soccer Newcombe Ball

27-Jun 9 St Mary's 12.20 - 2.10 Greenway Pk THAC Hoxton Park Res THAC

TERM THREE DRAWTERM THREE DRAW

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Yr 3 Boys AFL Yr 5 Boys Swimming

Yr 3 Girls Basketball Yr 5 Girls Football (Soccer)

Yr 4 Boys West Tigers League Clinic Yr 6 Boys Cricket

Yr 4 Girls Tennis Yr 6 Girls Dance

Term 3Term 3 WkWk IPSSOIPSSO Game TimeGame Time AFL & SoftballAFL & Softball NetballNetball SoccerSoccer Newcombe BallNewcombe Ball

25-Jul 1 ASG 11.55 - 1.45 Parry Park ASG school Parry Park Parry Park

1-Aug 2 Georges River GS 12.30 - 2.20 Greenway Park THAC Hoxton Park Res THAC

8-Aug 3 St Mark's 12.10 - 2.00 Hammondville Pk Hammondville Pk Hammondville Pk St Mark's College

15-Aug 4 William Carey CS 12.30 - 2.20 Greenway Park THAC Hoxton Park Res THAC

22-Aug 5 Training team 1.00 - 2.20 Greenway Park THAC Hoxton Park Res THAC

29-Aug 6 St Mark's 12.30 - 2.20 Greenway Park THAC Hoxton Park Res THAC

5-Sep 7 Wet Weather/Training Greenway Park THAC Hoxton Park Res THAC

12-Sep 8 William Carey CS 12.20 - 2.10 William Carey William Carey William Carey William Carey

19-Sep 9 Semi & Grand Final

26-Sep 10 Back-up Finals Day

COLLEGE SPORT PROGRAM for Term ThreeCOLLEGE SPORT PROGRAM for Term Three

Students who are not involved in Winter IPSSO teams will participate in the Year 3 -6 College Sports program.

All sports are taught by qualified coaches and the sport runs for the entire term.

There is no cost associated with the program as it is covered by College fees.

Sharon EvansP - 6 Sports CoordinatorP - 6 Sports Coordinator

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FOOTBALL (SOCCER) HOLIDAY CAMP - 16 - 20 JULY 2018 FOR KINDER - YEAR 9Football Holiday Camp - 16 - 20 July 2018 for boys and girls - Kinder to Year 9

The Football Holiday camp will be held on the College campus during the third third week of the July school holidays. Date: Monday 16 - Friday 20 JULY 2018Date: Monday 16 - Friday 20 JULY 2018Time: 8.30am - 2.30pmTime: 8.30am - 2.30pm The camp will run for 5 days with the option of registering for all days or on a per day basis.

Students will be involved in fun activities that develop skills and promote understanding of the game. The daily training will be designedto improve the skill level of each individual.

Our Football Director, Mr Sonny Makko will be leading the program and it is offered to boys and girls in Kindergarten to Year 9 who attendThomas Hassall Anglican College.

Details and enrollment information are on the flyer: /sites/default/files/files/THAC_FootballCamp%20July18%20v1(1).pdf/sites/default/files/files/THAC_FootballCamp%20July18%20v1(1).pdf

TO BOOK A PLACE IN THE HOLIDAY FOOTBALL PROGRAMTO BOOK A PLACE IN THE HOLIDAY FOOTBALL PROGRAM visit the Try booking website: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=394157eid=394157

For more details please contact Mrs Evans - P-6 Sport Coordinator Mrs Evans - P-6 Sport Coordinator and Talented Athlete Program Coordinator

Mrs Sharon EvansMrs Sharon EvansP-6 Sports Coordinator

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NSW CIS PRIMARY CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPSNineteen Junior schools students run at State Cross Country

Nineteen primary students braved the cold conditions and ran at the NSW CIS Primary Cross Country Championships held at EasternCreek on Thursday 14 June.

In the lead up to the carnival, Mrs Ferguson held some training sessions for the team which certainly helped our students prepare for their2km and 3km races.

Mr Whelan also came along for the day, transporting our team to the venue. It was fantastic to see him cheering our students on as theycrossed the finish line.

We were very proud of all students who represented the College, this being our biggest team ever to represent NASSA at a StateChampionship.

Congratulations to the following students who were competed on the day:

8/9 years boys - 8/9 years boys - Ryder Webster, Paul Demertjis, Joshua Seremetkoski, Nathan Grech

8/9 years girls - 8/9 years girls - Ella Webster, Rocio Garrido

10 years boys - 10 years boys - Adrian Trovato

10 year girls - 10 year girls - Lara Axiak

11 years boys - 11 years boys - Joseph Demasi, Domenic Trovato

11 year girls - 11 year girls - Angelina SanFilippo, Mia Tran, Tomi Garard

12 year boys - 12 year boys - Braeden Webster, Cooper Smith, Ashton Nou, Diego Bueno, Bailee Van

12 year girls - 12 year girls - Faith Wu

Sharon EvansSharon EvansP-6 Sports Coordinator and TAP Coordinator

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PAUL KELLY CUP AFL REGIONALSLast term the Stage 3 Senior AFL girls team competed in a Sub-regionals Gala Day called the Paul Kelly Cup

After four consecutive games the girls came out undefeated winning the Grand Final and were presented with an engraved South WestTigers trophy! As they won the Gala Day they qualified for the Paul Kelly Cup Regional AFL Finals which were held on Tuesday 12 Juneat Blacktown International Sports Park.

The team won two out of three games in their pool. Scoring 10-8 against St Patricks and 8-2 against Richard Johnson Anglican College.From Abbie Furley’s quick passes to Marley Rhode’s catches and the ruthless tackles of Annalise Panarello, the team formed some greatplays with good decision making. Unfortunately, their overall goal difference meant the girls were unable to qualify for the Semi-Finals,leaving them 4th in the entire competition.

Overall, they demonstrated fantastic teamwork and positive sportsmanship towards their opponents. The mid-gala day sprint wascompeted by Lillian Evans-Wilkinson, who scraped in at 4th place. Well done Lillian! Mrs Thompson also represented Thomas Hassall withTeacher’s Kick component of the day and ended up with most accurate female kick!

Congratulations to the Stage 3 girls on an outstanding effort and performance on the day! An amazing achievement throughout the wholecompetition!

Rachel ThompsonRachel ThompsonSenior AFL Girls Coach

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ALEX EARNS SPOT IN NSW CIS PRIMARY SOFTBALL TEAMNSW CIS Primary Boys softball representative, Alexander Grantham

On Friday 15 June, Alexander GranthamAlexander Grantham represented the College at the NSW CIS Primary Boys Softball trials.

In a field of over 30 boys, Alex participated in drills which showed his batting, fielding and knowledge of game play.

Congratulations to Alex who was selected in the State team to play at the NSW PSSA Boys Softball Championship at Camden inSeptember.

Sharon Evans Sharon Evans

P-6 Sport Coordinator

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EVENTSEVENTS

CODE CAMP TO RETURN DURING WINTER HOLIDAYSCode Camp are excited to return to Thomas Hassall Anglican College during the Winter Holidays.

Children will be taught how to code, or continue them on their coding journey to build their very own iPhone or Android apps!

Code Camp has already taught more than 35,000 students in Australia. It's a great way to spend time over the holidays, as kids have lotsof fun with friends, while learning important new skills such as logic, creativity, problem solving, app development and game building. It'ssuch a fun and engaging way to learn how to take on and engage the digital world of the future.

Every child attending a holiday camp will build incredible games on Code Camp’s software platform ‘’Code Camp World’’. They will walkaway with their very own app to share with friends and family, which is playable via the Code Camp App store!

Thomas Hassall Anglican College Winter CampsThomas Hassall Anglican College Winter Camps

We are very excited to be offering three levels of Code Camp these school holidays:

● Little League: Suitable for beginners grades in K-1

● Spark: Beginners + intermediate students in grades 2-6

● Ignite: Returning students in grades 2-6

Follow this booking link for all the dates and details about what’s on offer for the Winter Holidays: www.codecamp.com.au/THAC

Enrol today and help your child become a coding superstar!

For more information, visit codecamp.com.au/faq or contact Code Camp via hello@codecamp.com.au.

Megan BennettMegan BennettICT Innovation and Learning Coordinator

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SAVE THE DATETransforming lives through Resilience: How skilled are you at developing your child’s resilience?

Come along to an information session with Clinical Psychologist, Colleen Hirst and enhance your skills in this area. Hear Colleen speakabout Resilience as well as have the opportunity to ask questions about the topic.

Date: Date: 29 August 2018

Time:Time: 1pm-2.30pm

Venue: Junior School Library

More information, including how to register, will be available early next term.

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PREP HOLIDAY ACTIVITY FOR FAMILIESWhy not join in for a fun time during the holidays?

WhereWhere : Go Bananas St Marys Rugby League Club

WhenWhen : Friday 13 July 2018

TimeTime : 11am - 2pm

All welcome - click the link for full details

THAC_CP_PrepHoliday_2018T2 v1.pdf

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HOT TOPICS EVENTS 2018Important Diary Dates for Term 3

Come along and hear some great Hot Topics presented by the Sydney Missionary and Bible CollegeCome along and hear some great Hot Topics presented by the Sydney Missionary and Bible College

Living with Anxiety - 7pm, Wednesday 8 August 2018

Rest & Sleep - 7pm, Wednesday 19 September 2018

Click the link for more details -

HotTopics18THAC_A3_3.pdf

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SOUTH WEST FESTIVAL WEBSITEThe South West Festival is BACK!

Saturday 25 August 2018 10am - 3pm

Thomas Hassall Anglican College is very proud to once again stage the South West FestivalSouth West Festival which has in previous years attracted over5,000 visitors, both from within our College, the local community and beyond. We are very excited about this year’s Festival which will beheld on Saturday 25 August 2018Saturday 25 August 2018 on the College grounds at Kingsford Smith Avenue, Middleton Grange. Our College Staff have beenworking hard for many months to ensure this event is bigger and better than ever before.

There will be a variety of food trucks, thrill rides, children’s amusements and activities, petting farm, interactive reptile exhibit, live musicalperformances, market stalls and of course, the renowned Motor Show, which attracts exhibitors from all over the State.

Whilst food sales and stallholder contributions assist with some of the costs associated with such a large scale event, we rely onsponsorship to help produce, promote and stage this high quality community Festival.

We would like to offer you the opportunity to promote your businesspromote your business to both our College Community (over 1600 students) and those fromthe local area who will attend by becoming a sponsor of the 2018 South West Festivalbecoming a sponsor of the 2018 South West Festival . This year we have created a website specificallyfor the festival and we will be heavily promoting it in print and online advertising as well as social media. Your brand will have onlineexposure associated with Thomas Hassall Anglican College, and it will include a link direct to your website. The website iswww.southwestfestival.com.au and you will find all the sponsorship options and the registration to become a sponsor on there.

Click the link for more details - South West Festival Website

Carmen PasaperaMarketing & Community Relations ManagerMarketing & Community Relations Manager

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COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

Students from Fukuroi and their host families

JAPANESE SISTER SCHOOL VISITSWe are excitedly looking forward to visits from both our Japanese Sister Schools - Takayamamura Junior High School fromGunma Prefecture and Fukuroi Senior High School from Shizuoka Prefecture.

We are seeking families who are interested in hosting students from these schools. Hosting students will provide your family with anamazing intercultural experience. We have always had such positive feedback from College families who have hosted and it is a vital partof our Japanese language program within the College community. The Japanese students are here to experience Australian culture andour style of family life, as well as expand their grasp of the English language.

Visit 1Visit 1

The first visit will be Takayamamura Junior High School who will stay with us from Friday 3 August to Tuesday 7 August. As the studentsare of a younger age (Years 7 – 9), we are asking for two students to be hosted by each family.

Visit 2Visit 2

The second visit will be Fukuroi Senior High School who will stay with us from Tuesday 21 August to Monday 27 August. As the studentsare of an older age (Years 10 – 12), we are asking for one student to be hosted by each family.

Anyone who is interested can come and pick up a form from Mrs Byrne or Miss Raft in the P Block Staffroom or from the front office andjoin in the fun. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Byrne at fbyrne@thac.nsw.edu.au

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HOLIDAY KIDS' CLUB - HOPE ANGLICANJoin the fun as we travel back in time to discover one of the biggest events in all of history.

You will have a blast as we investigate Bible stories, sing together and enjoy craft and games.

Lunch, morning and afternoon tea is included.

When :When : Friday 20 July - 9am - 5pm

Where:Where: Hope Anglican Church, 30 Heath Rd, Leppington

For :For : Kids from Kindergarten to Year 6

Cost :Cost : $20.

Follow the link for more details or register at hopeanglicanchurch.org

Hope Anglican Holiday Club - Time Traveller.pdf

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